frostbite
11th Apr 2010, 16:40
Reported on Ceefax p.123, but I can't find anything in the online news.
Crashed in Newton Abbott, doesn't sound too serious.
srobarts
11th Apr 2010, 16:53
It is here on the BBC news pages:
BBC News - Light aircraft crashes in field in Devon (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/8613964.stm)
Deeday
11th Apr 2010, 18:11
Light aircraft crashes in field in Devon
A man has been treated in hospital after his light aircraft crashed in a field in Devon.
The plane, which came down near Ridgey Croft, Newton Abbot, at about 1535 BST on Saturday, is believed to have suffered engine failure, police said.
The pilot, a 59-year-old man from Bristol, was the only person on board. He suffered suspected spinal injuries and a broken arm. His condition is not believed to be life-threatening. The pilot, who also suffered facial injuries, was taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth for treatment.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/47625000/jpg/_47625237_plane_online_still.jpg (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/8613964.stm)
Ryan5252
11th Apr 2010, 20:51
Not a good weekend for aviation at all then!